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The Community Bank Podcast

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The podcast dedicated to helping community bankers grow themselves, their team, and their profits. Brought to you by the Correspondent Division of SouthState Bank.
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Episodes

Where Will the Fed Go Next?

This week we sit down with one of our regular guests, Joe Keating from NBC Securities. Joe bring a wealth of knowledge of the economy and he provides us with an update and where the Fed's next move may lead. The views, information, or opinions expressed during this show are solely those of the participants involved and do not necessarily represent those of SouthState Bank and its employees. SouthState Bank, N.A. - Member FDIC

Dec 01, 202231 min

In Case You Missed It: Why Attention Beats Marketing with Jesse Cole, Owner of the Savannah Bananas Baseball Team

This week we are throwing it back to one of our favorite episodes featuring Jesse Cole. Jesse is the founder of Fans First Entertainment and owner of the Savannah Bananas. The Bananas have sold out every game since their first season and have a waitlist for tickets in the thousands. The team has built a social media following in the millions including becoming known as TikTok’s favorite team with over 2 million followers. Jesse has been featured in Entrepreneur Magazine, MSNBC, ESPN, HBO Real Sp...

Nov 14, 202226 min

How to Create a "Small Bank" Environment within a Large Bank

This week we are joined by SouthState team members Mark Bryant and Chrissie Casas. Mark is the Director of Government Lending and Chrissie serves as Director of Digital Banking. Mark gives us an update on SBA and PPP, and then we discuss what it looks like to build team cohesion within a large bank. The views, information, or opinions expressed during this show are solely those of the participants involved and do not necessarily represent those of SouthState Bank and its employees. SouthState Ba...

Nov 07, 202227 min

Pricing Loans in a Rising Rate Environment with Ed Kofman

This week we sit back down with Ed Kofman to discuss his outlook for rates and why banks may need to put more floating rate loans on their books. Learn more about the ARC Program here: https://southstatecorrespondent.com/loan-hedging/ The views, information, or opinions expressed during this show are solely those of the participants involved and do not necessarily represent those of SouthState Bank and its employees. SouthState Bank, N.A. - Member FDIC...

Nov 01, 202224 min

Lee Wetherington on FinTech and Digital Banking

This week we are excited to bring back one of our most popular guests, Lee Wetherington from Jack Henry. Caleb and Lee discuss open banking, the lasting effects of Covid on digital adoption, and what community banks need to be thinking about for the future. The views, information, or opinions expressed during this show are solely those of the participants involved and do not necessarily represent those of SouthState Bank and its employees. SouthState Bank, N.A. - Member FDIC...

Oct 24, 202253 min

Managing Your Funding Costs with Jeremy Lucas, Director of Balance Sheet Strategies for SouthState

This week we are revisiting a topic we last discussed in 2020: funding costs. We sit down with Jeremy Lucas, Director of Balance Sheet Strategies for SouthState, to get his take on how community banks should be thinking about the recent rate hikes from a deposit perspective. The views, information, or opinions expressed during this show are solely those of the participants involved and do not necessarily represent those of SouthState Bank and its employees. SouthState Bank, N.A. - Member FDIC...

Oct 17, 202219 min

What Might Be Next for the Economy with Joe Keating

This week we've got Joe Keating back on the show to discuss his outlook for the economy. The views, information, or opinions expressed during this show are solely those of the participants involved and do not necessarily represent those of SouthState Bank and its employees. SouthState Bank, N.A. - Member FDIC

Oct 10, 202231 min

Bond Portfolio Strategies in a Rising Rate Environment

This week we're talking with Tom Fitzgerald and Robert Biggs about the latest moves by the fed, and how community banks should be thinking about their bond portfolio. The views, information, or opinions expressed during this show are solely those of the participants involved and do not necessarily represent those of SouthState Bank and its employees. SouthState Bank, N.A. - Member FDIC

Oct 03, 202224 min

Replay: Jack Hubbard on How Covid Has Changed Selling Forever

This week we throw it back to one of last year's shows with Jack Hubbard, co-founder of St. Meyer & Hubbard. Jack is a sales expert and has coached thousands of community bankers over his career. The views, information, or opinions expressed during this show are solely those of the participants involved and do not necessarily represent those of SouthState Bank and its employees. SouthState Bank, N.A. - Member FDIC

Sep 19, 202230 min

Mike Fernandez, CEO of Texas National Bank on How They are Serving Other Bankers

This week we sit down with Mike Fernandez, CEO of Texas National Bank in Sweetwater, Texas. We talk about his thoughts on FinTech, the future of community banking, and how they launched a new division aimed at serving other bankers. The views, information, or opinions expressed during this show are solely those of the participants involved and do not necessarily represent those of SouthState Bank and its employees. SouthState Bank, N.A. - Member FDIC

Sep 13, 202239 min

Replay: Avoiding Burnout and Mastering Productivity with Carey Nieuwhof

This week we're taking a look back at another one of our favorite episodes on productivity with leadership expert, Carey Nieuwhof. The views, information, or opinions expressed during this show are solely those of the participants involved and do not necessarily represent those of SouthState Bank and its employees. SouthState Bank, N.A. - Member FDIC

Sep 05, 202238 min

The 3 Essential Qualities of a Great Leader with Russ Hill

This week we sit down with Russ Hill, Co-Founder of Lone Rock Consulting. We talk about the importance of clarity, alignment, and movement as you lead your community bank. Check out Lead In 30 here: http://leadin30.com/ The views, information, or opinions expressed during this show are solely those of the participants involved and do not necessarily represent those of SouthState Bank and its employees. SouthState Bank, N.A. - Member FDIC...

Aug 29, 202244 min

Episode 28 Replay: Using LinkedIn to Develop New Business with Mark Galvin

This week we through it back to our favorite episode on bankers need to be using LinkedIn to prospect and develop new business. The views, information, or opinions expressed during this show are solely those of the participants involved and do not necessarily represent those of SouthState Bank and its employees. SouthState Bank, N.A. - Member FDIC

Aug 22, 202233 min

Episode 20 Replay: Building a Remarkable Culture with David Salyers from Chick-fil-A

This week we are throwing it back to one of our favorite episodes with David Salyers, former VP of Marketing for Chick-fil-A. The views, information, or opinions expressed during this show are solely those of the participants involved and do not necessarily represent those of SouthState Bank and its employees. SouthState Bank, N.A. - Member FDIC

Aug 15, 202237 min

Joe Keating's Economic Outlook Update

This week we're sitting down again with Joe Keating, Co-Chief Investment Officer of NBCSecurities to get his take on where the economy is headed for the rest of 2022. The views, information, or opinions expressed during this show are solely those of the participants involved and do not necessarily represent those of SouthState Bank and its employees. SouthState Bank, N.A. - Member FDIC

Aug 08, 202228 min

The State of Community Banking with Al Dominick

This week we are featuring another repeat guest, Al Dominick. He previously served as CEO of Bank Director and is now a partner with Cornerstone Advisors. We discuss all things community banking! The views, information, or opinions expressed during this show are solely those of the participants involved and do not necessarily represent those of SouthState Bank and its employees. SouthState Bank, N.A. - Member FDIC

Aug 01, 202225 min

How to Scale Your Bank's Culture with Lon Langston

This week we are talking about leadership and culture with Lon Langston, a repeat guest from 2021. Lon and Caleb talk about the best practices to scale your bank's culture as it grows, and why it's actually possible to focus on the word "culture" too much. Register for Loan Pricing in the Face of the Fed Webinar Here The views, information, or opinions expressed during this show are solely those of the participants involved and do not necessarily represent those of SouthState Bank and its employ...

Jul 25, 202254 min

Investment Portfolio Strategies in a Turbulent Market

This week we return our discussions to the bond portfolio with Tom Fitzgerald and Robert Biggs. Register for our Loan Pricing Webinar Here The views, information, or opinions expressed during this show are solely those of the participants involved and do not necessarily represent those of SouthState Bank and its employees. SouthState Bank, N.A. - Member FDIC

Jul 18, 202225 min

Outlook for M&A with Eric Corrigan

This week we're sitting down with Eric Corrigan, Senior Managing Director with Commerce Street Capital. We discuss how the pandemic changed bank M&A, what he sees for the rest of the year in light of the inflation data and Fed rate hikes, and what the future of community banking might look like. Click Here to Register for Our Loan Pricing Webinar The views, information, or opinions expressed during this show are solely those of the participants involved and do not necessarily represent those...

Jul 11, 202248 min

How the American Bankers Association is Helping Community Banks Thrive with Evan Sparks, SVP for Member Communications

This week we chat with Evan Sparks, SVP for Memeber Communications with the American Bankers Association. Evan talks about all of the resources the ABA for community banks, what the best community banks have in common, and some of the opportunities and challanges that lie ahead. Access the Inflation and Banking Series By Clicking Here The views, information, or opinions expressed during this show are solely those of the participants involved and do not necessarily represent those of SouthState B...

Jul 05, 202235 min

Starting a De Novo in Today's Banking Environment with Keith Costello, Co-Founder and CEO of Locality Bank

This week we had a blast chatting with Keith Costello, co-founder and CEO of Locality Bank in South Florida. He talks about the challenges of starting a new bank in today's environment, why the South Florida area needed a new community bank, and how they are taking a fresh approach to technology, marketing, and culture. Access the Inflation and Banking Series By Clicking Here The views, information, or opinions expressed during this show are solely those of the participants involved and do not n...

Jun 27, 202228 min

Talking Mortgage in a 6% World with Jeff Merkel, VP at SouthState's Mortgage Division

This week we are talking about the latest developments in the mortgage business with Jeff Merkel. Jeff serves as the Director of Wholesale and Correspondent Lending at SouthState. He offers his thoughts on where the industry is headed, updates on technology, and how mortgage should fit into a community bank's strategic plan. Access the Inflation and Banking Series By Clicking Here The views, information, or opinions expressed during this show are solely those of the participants involved and do ...

Jun 20, 202225 min

How SouthState Manages Its Bond Portfolio

This week Tom sits down with Scott Clemmons, Investment Portfolio Manager for SouthState. They discuss SouthState's approach to the investment portfolio and needs of its balance sheet. The views, information, or opinions expressed during this show are solely those of the participants involved and do not necessarily represent those of SouthState Bank and its employees. SouthState Bank, N.A. - Member FDIC

Jun 13, 202232 min

Bond Portfolio Strategies in the Current Economic Environment

This week we are returning our discussion to the bond portfolio with Tom Fitzgerald, Geetika Bansal, and Robert Biggs. The views, information, or opinions expressed during this show are solely those of the participants involved and do not necessarily represent those of SouthState Bank and its employees. SouthState Bank, N.A. - Member FDIC

May 30, 202240 min

In Case You Missed It: The 8 Paradoxes of Great Leadership with Dr. Tim Elmore

This week we're throwing it back to one of our favorite episodes. We sat down last year with leadership expert Dr. Tim Elmore to discuss his new book, The 8 Paradoxes of Great Leadership. Dr. Elmore is the founder and CEO of Growing Leaders (www.GrowingLeaders.com), an Atlanta-based nonprofit organization created to develop emerging leaders. To learn more visit www.timelmore.com The views, information, or opinions expressed during this show are solely those of the participants involved and do no...

May 23, 202232 min

Making Sense of the Recent Economic Data with Joe Keating & Tom Fitzgerald

This week we're going back to the economy with Joe Keating. We discussed the recent actions by the Fed, Joe's economic outlook, and what it means for community banks. The views, information, or opinions expressed during this show are solely those of the participants involved and do not necessarily represent those of SouthState Bank and its employees. SouthState Bank, N.A. - Member FDIC

May 16, 202231 min

How Community Banks Are Offering Financial Advice to Their Clients at Scale

This week we sit down with Evan Siegel from eGain to discuss how community banks are using AI technology to offer their customers financial advice at scale. Download our loan pricing series here: https://southstatecorrespondent.com/loanpricing/ The views, information, or opinions expressed during this show are solely those of the participants involved and do not necessarily represent those of SouthState Bank and its employees. SouthState Bank, N.A. - Member FDIC...

May 09, 202225 min

Taking Your Bank's Marketing to the Next Level with Trey Sheneman

Today we're sitting down with Trey Sheneman, CEO of The Ask Method Company. We discuss the difference between brand marketing and direct marketing, and also how lending teams and marketing team need to be aligned towards the same goals. Click here to access our Loan Pricing & Relationship Profitability Series The views, information, or opinions expressed during this show are solely those of the participants involved and do not necessarily represent those of SouthState Bank and its employees....

May 02, 202236 min

Why Your Bank Needs a Cybersecurity Awareness Program

This week we're talking to Alex Cummings, Information Security Awareness Program Manager here at SouthState. We talk about the most common cyberseucrity threats facing community banks today and how they can protect against these threats with a security awareness program. Click here to access our Loan Pricing & Relationship Profitability Series The views, information, or opinions expressed during this show are solely those of the participants involved and do not necessarily represent those of...

Apr 25, 202223 min
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